"ROEDOWNER" COCKTAIL CONTEST

The Black-Eyed Susan is the official drink of the Preakness.
At the Kentucky Derby, it’s the Mint Julep. At the Belmont, it’s the Belmont Breeze.
At Roedown 2009, it will be the “Roedowner.”

Introducing... the winner of the 2009 "Roedowner" Cocktail Contest Prepared by Rick Casali for the Old Stein Inn in Edgewater

The judges called it the “finest cold drink for the warm weather that would cater to people of all tastes.” 1.5 oz of brandy, 1 oz of triple sec, 6 oz of chilled Korbel champagne or sparkling wine. Pour first two ingredients into a champagne tulip, pewter or silver stirrup cup, or red wine balloon. Fill with chilled Korbel champagne and garnish with sprig of fresh mint and a small slice of orange.

Winners of the 17th Annual Tailgate Competition (2009)

These were the winners in the annual tailgate competition, sponsored by The Capital Newspaper, at the 35th annual Marlborough Hunt Races:

• Dave Price, Rustler's Rhapsody
• Think Globally, Tailgate Locally
• The Oves, Final Four
• Collin Miller, Chesapeake Cajun Catastrophe
• Ellie Slater